Physics Schools In Georgia
There are 22 accredited physics schools in Georgia for faculty who teach physics classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the state of Georgia, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Georgia Vs. National Physics Employment
| Georgia | 120 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Georgia state.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Georgia
| 80 | 40 | 40 | 90 | 120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Georgia, physics is a growing field. There were 40 more physics professionals working in Georgia in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of physics professionals has grown by 50%. This growth is faster than the national trend for physics professionals which shows a 9% increase in the number of physics professionals working around the nation.
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Georgia
| $94,620 | $97,700 | $114,370 | $116,100 | $128,390 |
| $42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by physics professionals is increasing in Georgia. The mean salary for physics professionals in 2006 was $94,620 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $128,390 per year.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$58,430 |
25th percentile |
$92,090 |
50th percentile |
$124,460 |
75th percentile |
$155,160 |
90th percentile |
$185,860 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 26%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Georgia, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of physics. The pay differential between the highest paid physics professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 218%
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Georgia
Biochemistry |
$75,937 |
Biology |
$64,066 |
Chemistry |
$50,618 |
Electrical Engineering |
$70,785 |
Math |
$76,083 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$62,190 |
Physics |
$128,390 |
Physics professionals in Georgia earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Georgia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
26 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 35 |
As the number of physics professionals is increasing in Georgia state, the number of students graduating from the 22 accredited physics schools in Georgia state is decreasing. In Georgia, there were 164 graduates in 2006. And there were 154 graduates from physics courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of physics school degree or certificate graduates in Georgia by 6%. 74% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in physics.